Your mission

Job description

• Laboratory operations: You conduct routine laboratory tests and analyses according to standard procedures while maintaining timelines and quality standards. You operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment, including porosimetry, physisorption, elemental analysis, exchange capacity, spectroscopy, microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

• Data collection and management: You are responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing and storing data collected during laboratory tests. You accurately and systematically input all qualified data into the lab’s database and release to appropriate shareholders. You implement procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

• Equipment management: You install and commission new devices, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure all instruments function reliably. You maintain accurate documentation such as SOPs, maintenance and error logs, and sample volume records to ensure traceability and compliance.

• Process improvement: You contribute to workflow optimization by supporting method development and process automation. You continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, reliability, and data quality across lab operations.

• Safety and compliance: You maintain general laboratory operations - including inventories, gas and waste management, ordering, cleaning, and HSE walkthroughs - while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and laboratory protocols. Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., SUVA requirements) is an advantage.

• Collaboration: You work effectively within a team setting, supporting colleagues in a dynamic and fast-evolving environment, and contributing to a culture of safety, precision, and continuous improvement

Your story

Requirements

• Educational background: You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or a related field, providing a strong foundation in analytical and materials science principles.

• Experience: You bring approximately 2–5 years of hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally as a laboratory technician, with a proven ability to manage instruments, perform analyses, and maintain operational excellence.

• Work style: You are analytical, detail-oriented, and methodical, with strong problem-solving skills. You adapt easily to changing environments, take ownership of your tasks, and maintain focus on quality and safety in every aspect of your work.

• Collaboration: You thrive in a team-oriented environment, communicating clearly and proactively while contributing to collective goals and maintaining a positive, reliable presence in the lab.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities:

• This position is based in Opfikon, and daily onsite presence is required.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.